Francesco/who-killed-jfk huggingface dataset:
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SECRET# APPLICATION FOR RETIREMENT## CIA RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY SYSTEMTo avoid delay-- Read information carefully. 1 Complete application in full. 3 Typewrite or print in ink## A. PERSONAL INFORMATIONLynch, Grayston L. Jun 14, 1923 451-18-79897901 S. W. 120th Street, Miami, Florida 33156* Yes* NoJanetta K. Jul 26, 1922 Apr 26, 1945## B. CIVILIAN SERVICEDDP/SOD Washington, D. C.Career Agent September 10, 1971 10* Yes* No## C. MILITARY SERVICE| BRANCH OF SERVICE | SERIAL NUMBER | DATE OF ENTRANCE ON ACTIVE DUTY | DATE OF SEPARATION FROM ACTIVE DUTY | LAST GRADE | ORGANIZATION AT DISCHARGE (Co., Regt., Div., etc.) || ----------------- | ------------- | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------- | ---------- | -------------------------------------------------- || U. S. Army        | 6288758       | Oct 38                          | Sep 47                              | M/Sgt      |                                                    || U. S. Army        | 0966311       | Jun 48                          | Oct 60                              | Captain    | 7th Spec For-Gr.                                   |Retired* Yes* No## D. DISABILITY INFORMATIONOnly applicants for total disability retirement will complete Part D.## E. OTHER CLAIM INFORMATION1.(A) HAVE YOU EVER RECEIVED OR MADE APPLICATION FOR COMPENSATION UNDER THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION ACT?* Yes   X No2.(A) HAVE YOU PREVIOUSLY FILED ANY APPLICATION UNDER THE CIVIL SERVICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM, INCLUDING APPLICATION FOR RETIREMENT, REFUND, DEPOSIT OR REDEPOSIT, OR VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS?* Yes   X No3.(A) HAVE YOU PREVIOUSLY FILED ANY APPLICATION UNDER THE CIA RETIREMENT & DISABILITY SYSTEM, INCLUDING APPLICATION FOR REFUND, PURCHASE OF SERVICE CREDIT, OR VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS?* Yes   * No4.(A) HAVE YOU EVER BEEN EMPLOYED UNDER ANOTHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR FEDERAL OR DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA EMPLOYEES?X Yes   * No1.(B) IF "YES," STATE THE NUMBER OF YOUR COMPENSATION CLAIM AND THE PERIOD FOR WHICH YOU RECEIVED COMPENSATION.CLAIM NUMBER: FROM: TO:2.(B) IF "YES," INDICATE THE TYPE(S) OF APPLICATION AND GIVE THE CLAIM NUMBER(S) IF KNOWN.RETIREMENT CLAIM NUMBER(S):DEPOSIT OR REDEPOSIT:VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS:3.(B) IF "YES," INDICATE THE TYPE(S) OF APPLICATION:RETIREMENT PURCHASE OF SERVICE CREDITREFUND VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS4.(B) IF "YES," GIVE THE NAME OF THE OTHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM:Civil Service SystemGROUP(S) EXCLUDED (IF AUTOMATIC COVERAGE - EXPLAIN AND REFERENCE LAW OR REGULATION):SECRET
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# SECRETMr. Irving C. DevuonoDear Mr. Devuono:Reference is made to your contract with the United States Government, as represented by the Contracting Officer, effective 1 November 1967 as armonded.The purpose of this amendment is to formally record your official designation as a participant in the Retirement and Disability System of this organization, effective 8 August 1971. Your contributions into the Retirenient and Disability Fund will be deducted by this organization as of that date. The regulations governing this retirement system gives the individual the right to appeal such a determination if he deems the designation adverse to his best Interest. In order that this technical requirement ray be satisfied, you are heroby notified of your right to appeal. An appeal with reasons therefor must be received in this organization within thirty (30) days from the date of your acknowledgment of this contract amendment.Effective close of business 7 August 1971 all contractual reference to Civil Service Retirement and your contributions thereto in deleted.Social Security contributions required by virtue of your cover employment will *not* bo reimbursed you by this organization.All other terms and conditions of the contract, as amended, remain in full force and effect.UNITED STATES GOVERNMENTBYContracting Officer, erАССЕРТED:Irving C. DevuonoWITNESS:APPROVED:SECRET![GROUP 1 Excluded from automatic downgrading and declassification]
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CONFIDENTIAL& AUG 1971MEMORANDUM FOR: Mr. Grayston L. LynchTHROUGH : Deputy Director for PlansChief, Special Operations DivisionSUBJECT : Designation as a Participant in theCIA Retirement and Disability SystemThis is to inform you that a determination has been made that you have performed 60 months of qualifying service and that you have been approved for participation in the CIA Retirement and Disability System. Your designation as a participant will become effective on 8 August 1971.Harry B. FisherDirector of PersonnelCONFIDENTIAL![stamp]
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CONFIDENTIAL2 AUG 1971MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, Contract Personnel DivisionSUBJECT: Designation of Grayeton-L-Lynch as a Participant in the CIA Retirement and Disability SystemIt is requested that the contract of Grayston L. Lynch be amended to officially record his designation as a participant in the CIA Retirement and Disability System effective:8 August 1971.![signature of Harry B. Fisher]Harry B. FisherDirector of PersonnelCONFIDENTIAL![exhibit of exempted categories]
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10UNITED STATES GOVERNMENTMemorandumTO : RecordDATE: 25 July 1971FROM : DDAldridgeSUBJECT: Mr. Grayson L. Lynch FileMr. Lynch telephonod today and advised that he did not want his termination bonus to be held for payment in Calendar Year 1972 as agreed upon, but would like to have it payed at the time of his retirement. I pointed out that this would result in a good tax bite, Mr. Gray stated that he would need the money at they time of retirement and would just have to sustain the additional tax.Mr. Lynch also asked if he could obtain an advance on his salary of about $500 as his salary checks were mailed to a bank in Florida and he had exhausted his supply of EER checks because he had tought he would have left the area by now. He was advised that this could be done but that it would take a memo from him to the Director of Finance. He stated that he would come to the office on 16 July to prepare the memo. He should be sent to C/SCD/BGF to initiate the memo and the action to obtain the advance on his salary.
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SOD # 71-36322 JUL 1971MEMORANDUM FOR: Director of TrainingATTENTION: Chief, Language School, OTRSUBJECT: Language Training for Mr. Grayston Lynch1.  Mr. Grayston Lynch, an SOD Career Agent, has recently completed an extended course of Spanish language training covering over 1,000 hours of instruction. Due to Mr. Lynch's particular background, his instruction required special effort and arrangements by the Language School and his instructor.2.  We are most grateful indeed for this special attention, and wish especially to commend the instructor, Mrs. Gladys G. Snare, for her patience and understanding, as well as for her professional competence and conscientious devotion to duty as a language instructor.(Signed) F. P. HolcombF. P. HolcombChiefSpecial Operations DivisionDC/SOD/EJParker:yb(22Jul71)Distribution:2 - Addee1 - C/SOD1 - DC/SOD1 - SOD/PERS1 - SOD/RI
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SEGEETMEMORANDUM FOR : Director of FersonnelSUBJECT : CIARDS Retirement of Mr. Crayston 1.. Lynch,CS-14, SOD, on the iasis of qualifying Domestic Service1. This momorandum submits a recommendation for your approval in paгagraph 4.2. After more than twenty years of active military service, ir. Lynch Jotnet CIA in February 1961 to assist in operations against the Cuban target. He was awarded the Intelligence Star for his participation in the Bay of Piga and related activitica in the spring of 1961. Because of the sensitivity of bis duries in behalf of CIA, his perbals of foreign servico were not recorded in the usual inander. From August 1961 until June 1963 he was intensively involved in the recruitment, training, administration and operational direction of a large canber of agents as well as the planning and direction of operations trao Cuba,3. After reviewing his application for admission to CIARLS and corro- قالة وقالتانtienio from Cladniesiino Service officers acquantei with his work, the Clandestine Service Career Service Board concluded that Mr.! yach's case merits a recommendation for approval. it in our view that the demands placed upon him were at least on a par with those borne by operations officera assigned Overseas.4. It la, therefore, recommended that Mr. Lyach be designated a participant in the CIA Retirement and Disability System on the basis of qualifying domestic service. If he is accepted for CIARDS, Mr. Lynch will apply for Jisability retirement.SECRETThomas 11. KaremessinesDeputy Director for Plans
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Attachments:Tab A - Mr. Lynch's request and 3 endorsementsTab B - Forms 3100 and 3501Tab C - Biographic ProfileCSPS/GLMott/lrk (1 July 1971)Distribution:Orig & 1 - Addressee w/atts2 - DDP1 - CSPS/Mott1 - CSPS/Soft file1 - C/PP/Personnel-2-
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SECRETSOO #24 JUN 1971MEMORANDUM FOR: Director of PersonnelSUBJECT : Recommendation for Approval ofMr. Grayston L. Lynch as a ParticipantIn the CIA Retirement and Disability SystemREFERENCE : HR 20-501. It is strongly recommended that Mr. Grayston L. Lynch   be approved as a participant in the CIA Retirement and Disability   System.2. It is the opinion of the Special Operations Division that   the duties performed by Mr. Lynch from the time he entered on duty   in February 1961 until early 1968 meet the spirit and intent of the   criteria for "qualifying service" as defined in HR 20-50b. The lone   exception to these criteria is that Mr. Lynch was not "abroad"   during the time involved except on a sporadic basis. This exception,   however, was due completely to the geographical location of the area   of operations. This location made it uniquely propitious to have   Mr. Lynch assigned to and work out of a domestic base. There is   no question, however, that Mr. Lynch's service was in the conduct   and support of covert operations which required continuing practice   of security and tradecraft procedures and which included, from   time to time, hazards to his life and health. It is also believed   that Mr. Lynch would be at a disadvantage in obtaining other employ-   ment because of the sensitivity of his past service as well as the   dearth of requirements for his peculiar background, skills and   knowledge.3. On the basis of the above and Mr. Lynch's unique per-   sonal record, it is believed that his service during the described   period is certainly equivalent to if not in excess of the requirements   for "creditable service abroad" and that if it had not been for a   geographical accident, this service would have been performed asSECRET![stamp]
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SECRETpart of an assignment abroad within the fullest meaning of the defini-tion contained in the referent regulation. Therefore, approval ofMr. Lynch's request for designation as a participant in the CLARINSon the basis of service performed between 19el and 1968 is not onlystrongly recommended but is requested as the grant of an entitloinent.fully earned by a very deserving employee.(elgrey Bran J. Farior, Jr.Evan J. Farker, Jr.Acting ChlofSpecial Operations DivisionDistribution:Orig. and 1- Addresse1 - C/SOD1 - SOD/SS1 - SOD/Pers.1-SOD/RISOD/Pers: DAldridge:bah (24 June 1971)2SEGRET
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SECRET23 JUN 1971MEMORANDUM FOR: Director of PersonnelSUBJECT: Request for Designation as a Participant in CIARDS--Mr. Grayston L. Lynch1. It is requested that domestic service reflected in the following paragraphs be approved as qualifying service for the CIARDS and that I be designated as a participant in the system.2. I entered on duty with the Agency on 10 February 1961. I was sent TDY immediately to New Orleans, Louisiana and from there to Key West, Florida, to prepare WH Division agent assets for operational missions. On 28 March 1961 I departed Key West, Florida aboard a covert Agency ship bound for Nicaragua where I engaged in the preparation of Agency vessels and assets scheduled for operations into Cuba. On 13 April 1961 I departed Nicaragua via an Agency vessel for the 17 April 1961 landing operation in the Bay of Pigs, Cuba. I was assigned as the Case Officer for the Agency command ship, Cuban Brigade Headquarters, and the Underwater Demolition Team (UDT) element. I participated in armed action both at sea and on shore during the four days of the invasion attempt and, per direct instructions from the DCI, engaged in a series of covert landings and operations into Cuba for several days following the invasion landing. I returned to Headquarters on 29 April 19613. In August 1961 I was assigned PC3 to JMWAVE at Miami, Florida as a Paramilitary Operations Officer. From my arrival in August 1961 until July 1965 I served under commercial cover outside the station, intermittently using my home and various safehouses as "Ad hoc" offices. All contact with the station was by telephone and/or personal meetings prearranged with station personnel. These personal contacts were either at my home, in safehouses, or at other meeting places deemed appropriate. During this period I was responsible for the recruitment, training, administration and operational direction of a very large group of Agents. This entailed numerous clandestine meetings, both day and night, with these Agents. Since they were in various stages of training, assessment or preparation for an operation and were located throughout Dade and Monroe counties inSECRET> [Figure: Stamp indicating information extracted from automated database]
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# SECRETFlorida, I was required to drive an average of 3000 miles per month to provide the necessary handling and support. The major training exercises were as follows:a. Threes black flights to ISOLATION for periods of one to three weeks duration during which time I was required to remain in the black training areas as handler for the Agents.b. One three day trip to Lake Worth, Florida during which I conducted the ground phase of parachute training for 26 Agents and arranged for civilian instructors and planes for two parachute jumps per man.c. Two black flights to Camp Mckall, North Carolina to conduct parachute training for 36 Agents, during which time, as Chief Instructor, I made two parachute jumps..d. Two black flights to the Ranger Training Center at Eglin AFB, Florida for additional parachute, commando and guerilla warfare training for 38 Agents. Both trips were of two weeks duration each and again, I made two parachute jumps.e. Four black flights to Fort Stewart, Georgia for training in weapons and tactics for 16 Agents. Training was conducted with all weapons from the .15 calibre pistol up to and including the 4.2 inch mortar. Demolition and sabotage training including night and day tactical exercises using live ammunition and explosives were also conducted, Each exercise lasted from five to 15 days.f. Eight training exercises from three to seven days duration each were conducted in and around the Everglades National Park and the Marquesas Keys in Florida.g. Over 70 mission rehearsals of two or three days duration conducted in the Florida Keys.4. In addition to the above training exercises I planned and directed 115 actual operations into Cube during this period. This involved the isolation of a five to 25 nman team in a safehouse for three days to two weeks preparing for an operation and remaining with them day and night until they were launched. It also involved receiving the team at the conclusion of the mission and again holding them in a safehouse for a two day debriefing period.SECRET
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SECRET5. In 1965 I set up an office in Ferrine, Florida, under commercial cover, to administer the Agent group. I remained in this office conducting operations and training as before until April 1966. My office was moved into the JM/WAVE station at that time, but I remained under commercial cover and my duties continued to be the same.6. During the time I was assigned to JM/WAVE I was required to participate in numerous voyages aboard Agency ships into international waters. Many of these were near to end into denied waters. I was also required to participate in several search and rescue aircraft flights of long duration over international water, near and into denied areas.7. It is my belief that my activities and duties from August 1961 to June 1968 were of the types normally found only in overseas clandestine activities for which the five year CLARDS "creditable service abroad" requirement was intended. I am available for further explanation or clarification if any of the above information is required, or if confirmation of my service by other Agency personnel is needed, I submit the following names of knowledgeable individuals:a. Gerald Droller, DDP/NSPb. Robert Ortman, WH/COGc. George Freuch, SOD/GBd. William Broe, C/WH8. In view of the facts presented above, I request to be designated a participant in the CIA Retirement and Disability System and will apply for disability retirement when my participation is approved.SIGNEDGrayston L. LynchSECRET
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SECRET# NOMINATION AND DESIGNATION OF PARTICIPANTCIA RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY SYSTEMSECTION ASTATUS OF EMPLOYEE1. SERIAL NUMUER 2. NAME (Last-First-Middle)216670 Lynch, Grayston Leroy3. CATE OF UIRTH   6/14/234. SO 5. EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY   (Reter to R 20-2)   Career Agent6. CURRENT OCCUPATIONAL TITLEMaritime Ops Off7. GHADE 8 OFFICE OF ASSIGNMENT   GS-14 DDP/SOD/MB9. ASSIGNMENT LOCATION DEPARTMENTAL U.S. FICLO FGN.   FIELD10. LONGEVITY COMPUTATION DATE    02/10/6111. SERVICE COMPUTATION DATE    10/01/38SECTION BPERFORMANCE OF QUALIFYING SERVICE1. Has this employee completed any qualifying service? YES NO. if "Yes", list periods of such service below| INCLUSIVE OATES (From. To-) MONTH DAY/YH MONTH/DAYYR | OCCUPATIONAL TITLE | LOCATION WHERE SERVICE PERFORMED (City-Country of State) | CHECK ONE PCS | TOTAL TIME TOY ΜΟΝΤΗ DAYS || ---------------------------------------------------- | ------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------- | ------------- | ------------------------- ||                                                      |                    |                                                          |               |                           ||                                                      |                    |                                                          |               |                           ||                                                      |                    |                                                          |               |                           |2. Is this employee currently performing qualifying servico? YES NO. If "Yes", complete the following:| BEGIN DATE | END DATE | OCCUPATIONAL TITLE | LOCATION | PCS | ΤΟΥ MONTHS | DAYS || ---------- | -------- | ------------------ | -------- | --- | ---------- | ---- ||            |          |                    |          |     |            |      |3. If employee was assigned in the United States during any period of qualifying service listed above, describe his duties below, pointing out those conditions which meet the requirements of QUALIFYING SERVICE.See attached memorandum.4. Is this employee currently on official orders for a PCS assignment requiring the performance of qualifying service? ☐ YES NO.   Il "Yes", attach a certification to this effect,5. CERTIFICATION The information furnished above has been verified against official Agency records. Where no official record was available, a supporting statement is attached.6. TYPED NAME AND TITLE OF CAREER SERVICE APPROVING OFFICIAL7. SIGNATURE 8. DATEFORM 31003-05Continued on Reverse SideSECRET(4)
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# SECRETSTATUS OF SERVICE AGREEMENTSECTION C (TO BE COMPLETED BY CAREER SERVICE APPROVING OFFICIAL)Form 3101, Service Agreement, is attached.Because of temporary absence of the nominee, Form 3101, Service Agreement, will be forwarded at a later date.(1) Nominee has over 15 years of Agency service or (2) nominee cannot be readily contacted to sign a Service Agreement. The signed "Application for Membership in the Career Staff of the CIA" on file in the nominee's Official Personnel Folder should be accepted in lieu of Form 3101, Service Agreement,Nominee is overseas and a signed "Application for Membership in the Career Staff of the CIA is NOT filed in his Official Personnel Folder. Form 3101, Service Agreement, will be requested from the field upon notification that the CIA Retirement Board has recommended approval of his nomination.SECTION D RECOMMENDATION OF HEAD OF CAREER SERVICE1. Based on his career assignment and past and prospective performance of qualifying service, this employee is recommended for designation as a participant in the CIA RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY SYSTEM. He is serving in a career field which normally requires the performance of qualifying service as an integral part of a career in that field.2. TYPED NAME AND TITLE3. SIGNATURE OF HEAD OF CAREER SERVICE4. DATESECTION E RECOMMENDATION OF CIA RETIREMENT BOARD1. The record of this employee has been reviewed and the CIA RETIREMENT BOARD has recommended on ____________ (DATE) that this employee:be designated as a participant in the CIA RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY SYSTEMNOT be designated as a participant2. TYPED NAME AND TITLE-3. SIGNATURE4. DATESECTION F DETERMINATION BY DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL1. In accordance with Regulation 20-50, this employee isDESIGNATED NOT designated a participant in the CIA Retirement and Disability System,2. SIGNATURE OF DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL3. DATESECTION G ADDITIONAL INFORMATION![signature]SECRET
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SECRET(When Filled In)![CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY SEAL]SERVICEAGREEMENTThe Director of Central Intelligence has determined that in order to qualify for designation as a participant in the CIA Retirement and Disability System, an employee must have signed a written obligation to serve anywhere and at any time according to the needs of the Agency in addition to meeting other specified criteria.I hereby declare my intent to comply with this requirement as a condition to my being considered for designation as a participant in the CIA Retirement and Disability System.In making this declaration, it is understood that the Agency will consider my particular capabilities, interests, and personal circumstances.![signature] Grafton S. Lynde22 June 71FORM 31014-63SECRET![GROUP 1 Excluded from automatic downgrading and declassification]
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SECRET15 June 1971MINOR MEMUM FOR RECORDSUBJECT: Mr. Grayston L. LynchAs of 29 May 1971 Mr. Lynch was accredited with the following leave balances:Annual Leave - 376 hoursSick Leave - 340 hoursIf Mr. Lynch's application for CIA/DS and his application for Disability Retirement under CIA/RDS were all processed and awaiting approval, he could go on sick leave as of close of business 2 July to exhaust all sick leave and then all excess annual leave prior to retirement. He would retire under these circumstances, if approved as of COB 6 October 1971. (This date was computed by payroll based on the following assumptions; 1). He would take no leave between now and 2 July, 2). He earned 26 days leave per year, 3). He had a leave ceiling of 360 hours.Darold D. AldridgeAC/SOD/Personnel17 June 19711st IndorsementMr. Lynch will not be permitted to process all the paperwork for his pending retirement and then depart the area. Retirement Operations Division/CP will not accept his application for CIA/DS retirement until he has actually been accepted into CIA/DS, nor will they initiate a request to the OIS for a medical survey until an application has been submitted for Disability retirement, nor will they submit a request for medical survey under Civil Service and then convert to CIA/RDS. Concurrently, OS will not review their requirements on Mr. Lynch prior to receiving a request from ROD/OP. Since neither Retirement Ops Div/AOP nor OS will take action pending resolution of Mr. Lynch's participation in CIA/DS I advised him we would be unable to hit the 2 July target date to commence his leave in preparation for retirement. It was stated thatSECRET